RENSSELAER MIDDLE SCHOOL
Rensselaer Middle School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Rensselaer Central School Corp school district, located in Rensselaer, IN with about 400 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 26 teachers, Rensselaer Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Rensselaer Middle School, located at 1106 Bomber Blvd in Rensselaer, Indiana, serves as a key educational institution within the Rensselaer Central School Corporation. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances rigorous academic standards with the social and emotional development of students during their critical middle school years. By prioritizing a supportive atmosphere, the faculty works to prepare students for the transition to high school by emphasizing foundational skills, critical thinking, and responsible citizenship.
Beyond the classroom, the school plays an active role in the local community, reflecting the spirit of the "Bomber" mascot. The institution typically offers a variety of extracurricular opportunities, including athletics, clubs, and arts programs, which are designed to encourage student engagement and personal growth. Through its commitment to both educational excellence and the overall well-being of its student body, Rensselaer Middle School strives to create a foundation for lifelong learning for all children in the Rensselaer area.
For more information, contact Rensselaer Middle School at (219) 866-4661 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Rensselaer, IN 47978-2960
(219) 866-4661
RENSSELAER MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Rensselaer, IN with about 400 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Indiana
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Rensselaer Central School Corp
- Total Students:
- 400
- Teachers:
- 26
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide eligible school-No program
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 400 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending RENSSELAER MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 87% of the student body.
- White
- 86.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 11.0%
- Two or more races
- 1.5%
- Black or African American
- 0.5%
- Asian
- 0.5%
- Female
- 49.5%
- Male
- 50.5%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.